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Glands

Noun / glændz / Another word for glands — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A gland is an organ in the body that produces and releases substances like hormones or sweat.

Synonyms & similar words

secretoryorgan gland secretor secreter organ glandular secretory endocrine exocrine ductless adenoid adenoidal lymphatic thyroid pituitary adrenal pancreatic parathyroid salivary sweat sebaceous lachrymal mammary

Synonyms by register

Formal

secretions excretions ducts

Common collocations

  • endocrine glands
  • exocrine glands
  • sweat glands
  • salivary glands
  • thyroid gland
  • adrenal gland
  • pituitary gland

Word family

noun gland
adjective glandular

Usage note

Glands are organs that produce and secrete substances. The term is primarily biological and medical, with few direct antonyms or informal synonyms.

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Example sentences

  1. The glands in your throat may feel swollen when you have a cold.
  2. The pancreas is a gland that helps regulate blood sugar levels.
  3. Sweat glands release sweat to help cool down the body.
  4. The adrenal glands produce hormones that help the body handle stress.
  5. The thyroid gland produces hormones that help regulate metabolism.

Quotes

  • "I have the heart of a man, not a woman, and I am not afraid of anything." - Elizabeth I
  • "Tears are the safety valve of the heart when too much pressure is laid on it." - Albert Smith
  • "Nature never did betray the heart that loved her." - William Wordsworth

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